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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1947

Page

4

Funeral notice for late Espe Hookert in Canberra region

Relatives and friends of the late Espe Hookert are invited to attend a funeral service. Departure from Canberra Hospital at 12:39 a.m. to the Canberra General Cemetery Church via Singin. Notices list funeral director and local addresses.

Atmpson Prance Canberra Fenner Abe Singin Canberra General Matar Punaraln Ian) Lidl Macorp O'Mourie Crawfurd Queanbeyan

Milk surplus boosts distribution from Queanbeyan to Goulburn

The Canberra Dairy Society reports a milk surplus of about one to two thousand gallons daily, enough to supply Queanbeyan and aid Goulburn distribution. Parliament discussed dairy act impacts as animal holidays affect output while the surplus supports the Goburn district co operative in sending more milk to butter production.

Ure Gouburn

Royal reply to anniversary message from Chief of A Coast

The Governor General Mr Mo Kail received a king's reply dated the seventh anniversary of the occasion. The message expresses formal thanks and acknowledges the government and people of the Commonwealth. The king calls himself the head and offers gratitude.

Kail Coo Jona

Canberra Forecast Pram One Merscrological Station Update

Forecast for the 24 hours ahead shows afternoon thunder storms with broken clouds. Expect warm sultry conditions with light winds mainly from the north. District forecast indicates continued warm weather with light to moderate dust and southeast winds.

Canberra Weather Report and Rainfall Totals

Weather data from Canberra shows fair conditions with wind around 3 pm and minor rainfall events. Rainfall registrations for the past 24 hours include Goulburn 50?, Ginninderra 67, Canberra 0, Yass 0, Murrumbateman 4, Bungendore 16, and nearby districts with variable totals.

Raintads Goulburn Gunaing Yusw Can-Berra Cyssabeyss Mungendore ‘Coots Betridsis Biwasigee

Torrential Downpour Wrecks Fences and Crops at Kambah Lane

A severe downpour swept Kambah Lane and Western Creek last night washing away fences and damaging crops on Phillip Champion’s property. Willow trees and fences were swept away while roads neared flooding and early reports noted crop losses. Nearby areas including Bulga Creek and Grteer Bead faced heavy rains with fears of further damage if rain continues into next winter planting.

Phillip Champion Kamba Lane Western Creek Waa Mts Anitook Grteer Yamba Sohoarras Canberra Monilay

Cook Island Natives Chain. Weather Fears Lifted

A report from Palrtal indicates possible further bad weather affecting Cook Islands residents, with no rain recorded yesterday at Paishalrn up to noon. Officials warn a new low mood may move in, threatening continued storms and travel disruption.

Yastera Gover New South Wales Palrtal Canerre Paishalrn Reuters Han Department of Works Oridgas Cook Cook Inland Programs Association Une Cou Maninik Yeapel Rarotonga Abutaki H. Barnes Wa‘ypralde Union T. Waa Acan Senbandere Shoals Tne Tatande New Seward Untens Auckland Ouse Te ‘Oreek

King’s Birthday Flags: Minister Comments on Display

The minister explained flags flown on the King’s birthday were for ceremonial and decorative purposes. He noted the practice extended to special occasions and that closures did not curb official displays, including at Parliament House and Acton Offices in Canberra.

SY. Johnson Canverre Parliament House Acton Officus Canberra Ste Fiutater Gengrel

Frere Travel Grant For Attendance At Investiture

Government approves free rail travel from January 1 for service personnel and their insured relatives to attend investitures at the Governor General or Commonwealth capitals. War decorations may be awarded. travel subsidies to distant posts limited to authorized recipients.

Frere Investiturea Tntertoe Jonnean Canara Alan Mroken Hill Albury Neareat

Ansett Airways Authorized to Cut Fares

Melbourne report says Mr. Drakeford announced Ansett Airways Ltd and other airlines gain the right to reduce fares following an agreement with the Commonwealth. Officials cited multiple reasons for the move including lower passenger costs and broader access to air travel.

Ansett Airways Melbourne Tuenda Ae Drakeford Ansett Airways Ltd

Postwar Europe cleaved by German settlement debates

A Canberra Times analysis notes the postwar European split as Allies seek a German settlement, with Russia accused of exploiting weaknesses. It argues for unified Western leadership, a new peace framework under Marshall Plan, and inclusion of Australia and New Zealand in Europe’s peace process to avert a renewed iron curtain.

Europe Germany Mt Allatrin Miviet Council of Foreign Minister Thix Ruasin Tussi Fetson Flusaia Roane Britain France Austria Hig Austin Australia New Zealand Amouther Aucouas Gener Cie

New York Cafe Offers Margaret Truman High Weekly Pay

The Chicken Roost restaurant owner sent 4 Lebegrain to the White House offering Margaret Truman 1,000 dollars weekly to appear at the cafe after her concert in Washington next Monday. The cage proposal remains unanswered.

New York White House Margaret Truman Jaanington

11000 More Workers Employed in October

Eleven thousand more persons entered employment in October compared with September, according to a government report released yesterday. Government employment rose by 100 percent, while private employment also increased. In boxing news, champion Seng Torment retained his title at Manchester with a points win over Belgian challenger. Joe Cornells defeated Dachie Peterson by decision after a tough 30 rounds, Peterson trailing on the card.

Beptmnier

Chinese Policy in Japanese Peace Treaty Talks

Experts review a Chinese plan for the Japan peace treaty. China seeks return of Plyukt islands to China and placing Pacific islands under trusteeship. It calls for limiting reparations to 40 percent and treating wartime loans as non sovereign, with abolition of the monarchy and establishment of a representative government.

Ching Japan China Pacific Teng

Italian Submarines Sunk Under Peace Treaty Terms

Rome reports the Big Four Forest Ministers agreed to sink the Tallapa submarines as stipulated by the peace treaty. Machinery and scrap from the vessels will be used to develop Italian industry.

Rome

Thornbury Branch Suspends Union Leader Audley

Melbourne report says the Thornbury branch suspended union leader Mr. T Audley for standing in an industrial candidate election test. The branch voted to discipline Audley while the central executive ruling faced contention from supporters.

Melbourne Thornbury The T. Audley RSD Audley Otewan

Poison Used in Rat Bait Case Highlighted in Melbourne Trial

In Melbourne a case over rat poison labeling and danger to others was pursued against a Pere frison and Goaterers manager, with George Ferguson among the charged. The court upheld the charge regarding improper labeling and use of ammonia in rat bait. The case arose amid a Labour Organisation gathering discussing actions at the union hall.

Melbourne Pere Frison Ainie Inn Wbi George Ferguson Oreammonia

Russian Goods Sell At Low Figures in Moscow

Report from Moscow notes widespread discounting as stores lower prices after ruble devaluation. Authorities claim growth with 12,000 new shops opening in six months and government stock allocations continuing nationwide.

Moscow Covday

Teachers banned from giving swimming lessons

Perth reports that the Australian Swimming Union bans teachers from offering swimming lessons to about 4 000 children mainly from country districts. Superintendent H Malliday states the department cannot adapt and will cancel the swimming program during the vacation, with only those receiving a bonus treated as professionals.

Perth Aiwimming Union Wil Noble Betaume Adr. H Malliday Iperintendent

Hopper Invasion of Adelaide

A disrupted night in Adelaide as a wandering swarm of insects damaged crops and vegetation around Port Adelaide and Semaphore. The erratic swarm moved about 10 miles per hour, drifting in a single direction and leaving fields ruined.

Adelaide Port Aastaide

Congress Deadlock stalls inflation act vote

In Wabitnoton the special session of Congress shows doubts over passing a registry to curb inflation. Republicans pressed for a straight vote to block amendments, needing a two thirds majority, but Democrats rallied and defeated the bill with 183 votes against.

Wabitnoton

Obituary of Harold Morris Johnson in Canberra Circles

Harold Morris Johnson 64 died yesterday at Canberra Community Hospital after a heart attack during a storm. He collapsed at the gate and died in hospital after emergency care. A long-time parliamentary and sporting figure, he was a senior reporter for the Adelaide Advertiser, joined Parliament staff in 1912, and later moved to the Commonwealth News in Melbourne before transferring to Canberra in 1927. He served 96 years’ service, was a Royal Canberra Golf Club member, and is survived by his second wife and four children.

H. M. Johnson Canberra Community Hospital Harold Morris Jonson Snedden Hines Johnson Tle Gate Den Heighbouts Howphel Canberra Sécnd Morvice Prince Alfred College Adelaide Adelaide "Advertinne Autranentansand Stadt Yuata Commonweaith Anand Melba i Wan

Supreme Court Grants Divorces and Alimony Orders

A.C.T. Supreme Court matrimonial jurisdiction heard petitions including Maud Keller Monahan seeking dissolution from Gryan Willy Monahan. Bertha Lathiern Mary Byrne and Oswald Lawrence Byrne were granted an order for restitution of conjugal rights. Leslie Thornley Carron and Beryl Adelaide Carron were awarded a decree nisi with Harold Lebler ordered to pay rent and alimony.

Supreme Cart Almpann Bertha Iathiern Mary Byrne Oswald Lawrence Byrne Justice Simpson Leslie Thornley Carron Beryl Adelaide Carron Harold Lebler Lebler

Dutch Troop Massing Alarms Indonesians in Batavia

Reports from Batavia indicate Dutch troops are massing near the republican capital. The Indonesian premier on a U.S. army transport called for investigations into alleged ceasefire infringements while appealing to Asia’s Socialist parties for support. Officials warned of possible action in the near future to preserve discipline.

AAR Houteray NEI

Indictment Fallout In Australian Labor Party Rift

The report details an ALP indeptment rumor and internal struggles. Key figures include Brooker as vice president, and Deputy Premier Lang a and Woeer, with mentions of Dr Tatniul and Dr Gosprove. Governor Hough Maney reportedly urged resignations amid the turmoil.

Edwera Lt Withig RJ. Tatniul Tang Tae Mariya Sna Brooker i Dinimtar Langa Woeer Gosprove Mrr Hough Maney

France Now Living Beyond Income

Fragmented report notes a yearly balance sheet event and an inflationary drive. A biker correspondent cites rising costs and instability in the economy with unclear figures and projected milestones amid national financial strain.

France Parin Tursdey Prante Ie Tomson Ave Phan Rycing Milton

Gold Price Rise Hints at Government Intervention

The Australian Chamber of Mines discusses steps to adjust the price of gold amid government policy changes. The Minister for the River? Johnson plans measures to boost output and stabilize the gold market, aiming to align currency value with dollar equivalents. Officials debate methods to address industrial challenges and maintain price stability.

Johnson Treanor Tienatar Meenna Dolly Hagman Paces Ivan ‘Adeatty

Pearl industry under special taxation policy described

The article outlines a government move to expand pearling by allowing specific companies to work in pearling and related industries. It notes the value of pearls, the role of the United States, and efforts to organize pearling near Broome Darwin and other areas with different labor groups involved.

Intel Lara United States Broome Cinceviceran Bilitation Et Pearling Darwin Wen Sleo Bel Develo

Stevedoring Act Proclaimed by Australian Tribunal

A chaotic OCR segment reports the Stevedoring Act being proclaimed amid a tribunal held by Judge Kixby and Attorney General Dr. Jevett. The commission is to expand operations next year and investigations into related themes continue.

Kixby Jevett Ate Nat Kiriy Iwaaas

School Teacher Charged With Assault On Child

A teacher at a coastal school faces assault charges after an incident involving a student. Witnesses report the staff member used force during a confrontation in front of the entire school, with details murky in the chaotic scene.

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